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LV10 TVU

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,028 mi
Last recorded74,028 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 TVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 74,028 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 74,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 73,873 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2025 64,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDER SIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 11 Jan 2024 60,500 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 54,164 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 50,316 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 42,043 miles

advice on further look at rear brakes

advice on slight movement at front /front lower suspension arm inner bushes

advice on slight play at o/s/f track rod end

Pass 19 Feb 2020 40,990 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 40,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 34,297 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 30,145 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear most (cast) (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 25,415 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 20,645 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 18,766 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 14,512 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 12,083 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LV10 TVU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 77,192 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV10 TVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LV10 TVU registered?

LV10 TVU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2010.

Is LV10 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV10 TVU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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